Man most of us fall victim to it. Let's face it drinking makes you feel good, get more confident, throw up, and lose friends. Where is it good, when is it bad, find out with our guests Jackie Zebrowski, Ben Kissel, Andrew Short, Danny Tamberelli & Ian Fidance. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Listen I know that we're all right all the time and everyone else is really stupid. So how do we say that without saying that? Find out that and more on the newest Brighter Side of Discourse. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

We’re back learning about our new Attorney General and Secretary of Treasury, and let me tell you what, they are a real treat. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

We got together to find a new Brighter Side of all of our new leaders and we were only able to find time to talk about two of em. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Everyone says they want to be bigger, but do they really know what comes with the territory? Joining Ed is fellow bigs Ben Kissel and Skulk the Hulking. The bigger they are, the more they hurt inside when you ridicule them. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

You thought we'd never get it didn't you.  How appropriate that the laziness episode comes out two months late? You all deserve a little couch time.  Get all Luke Cage and Golden Girls with it, and ignore some responsibilities and listen to some babble.  You love it. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

It's everyone's favorite game about positivity and horror.  This time we are doing it X-Mas themed.  Sitting in for Ms Amber Nelson is the Reformed Whores. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Holy cow this year has been insane. We lost too many people of influence. A couple of greats, a couple of stinkers, and a couple of “Oh Yeah! That guys!” Either way it’s been tough, let’s cheer up about it. Sitting in for Amber Nelson is Carmen Lagala. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

I tell you what, it's an odd relief to have bad news that doesn't have Donald Trump's name in it for once. Capitalism is everywhere you turn, remember what's most important this time of year. Be good to each other. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Escapism. The news sucks. We're sick of it. Sooooooo we talk about animals because animals are cool. Specifically Alligators, Crows, Bonobos and Dolphins. Free you mind of this horseshit and enjoy some animal talk, with The Brighter Side, a cynic's look at optimism. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Well that was a big ole kick in the tushy huh? Whether you're happy or sad it happened. Trump will be our president. Let's figure out how to live with it. We are The Brighter Side, a cynic's look at optimism. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

We've talked about Trump enough, now let's talk about the other one. She might be the first female president. She has been shit on her whole political career. Will she be the woman people hope she can be, or is this just another turd sandwich. Well hell. Let's talk about it. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

No matter how you feel about someone who supports the other side, we have to remember that we are all Americans. And that no matter who wins we gotta figure out how to be on the same side. We hope anyway. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Fear is the mind killer. It'll jump on top of you at the worst possible time. Then once it grabs a hold of you it has some strong ass hands, and it hates letting go. Amber, Ed & Mary try to cope with Mr Hambone who has an unhealthy dose of it right now. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Things have gotten shaken up in the New York comedy scene this week. We had to talk it out. The Godmother Rebecca Trent joined us. Next show will be happier, we promise. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

There aren't all sins in our opinion. A lot of these "sins" are just human emotion that we wish we didn't have to experience, but even the purest of the pure experience both. Listen to Ed and Frank Liotti explain their bouts with jealousy and grief. This is The Brighter Side. A cynic's look at optimism. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Hey yo Brighter Side peeps. It's Hoopagoonununu Time! You love it. The game with less rules than Tila Tequila. Come get you some. Nick Vatterott did. Check it out. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

I want more yum yums in my tum tum. When I said roast beef please that means cut me 8 slice buffet knife boy. For gluttony we went on 5 diets in the course of a month. Eat bad on purpose, no carbs, vegetarian, vegan, and a juice cleans. We were lucky enough to have nutritionist Verona Somarriba make sure we didn't die. Check it out! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Wrath, it's almost an emotion more than it's a sin. Is it controllable? Is it preventable? Or is it just a result when you go through other sins? Find out when we talk to hero/comedian Doug Smith and MMA fighter/comedian Diego Lopez Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie! I want! I need! Humans will do anything for wealth, power, sex, drugs, and anything else we think holds us above others. We want to be the best. The one who looks down at the rest and thinks of the poor as nothing more than bacon bits on a Cobb Salad. Is that good? We don't know. Come with us as we examine one case in-particular, with one of our favorite guests. Mr. Pastrami. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Sure pride is one of the seven sins, but it also is something to be celebrated. Whether it's pride for country or sport or community it is an ideal that brings people together. In the wake of the tragedy in Orlando we wanted to double down on our pride for the LGBT community. We are all proud supporters of this community and we hope you will join us in saying it loud, "we are gay and we're proud." Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

The Seven Deadly Sins: LUST Give into your desires, give into your temptations, give into your loins. Lust is the first in our Deadly Sins Series. And well it's first because it's everyone's favorite from Ghengis Khan all the way to Chaka Khan. Join Amber, Seena, and Ed as they take a deeper look into their own lust and also their guests'. Comedians Maria Heinegg and Kaitlyn Bailey also join. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Taking us out this season is Seena, Amber, Mary & Ed rapping about the goods and bads of corporations. Find who of us might be a company man. See y'all next season! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Sometimes you gotta grab some underwear, and get in some real ass family time on a whim. Amber and Ed had just that and reflect on their week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Being black in America is tough. There is no denying it. So since we all know nothing about it, we wanted to get schooled on it. Joining The Brighter Side this week is Laura Coates, Clark Jones, and Jordan Temple Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Video games are very popular but the people who play them are not. But now they all get together and talk shit to each other online, from the comfort of their own homes. We sit down and talk to some of our friends about why gaming is so important to them. Then Amber and Ed try and understand what any of it means. Joining The Brighter Side crew is Mike Drucker, Dominic Mauro, Holden McNeely, and Harri. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Trey Galyon and Jackie Zebrowski join us as we play our own (way more awesome) version of Cards Against Humanity. It's fun as hell. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

There is one thing that we all know and it's that Hollywood is run by rich old white men. Is it working? Are people upset about it? Of course they are. This week The Brighter Side brings in some of our favorite social justice pals Rae Sanni, Jordan Temple, and Walter Replogle of Murderfist. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Oh man here's a weird tunnel, let's walk down that sounds good. What's that in my mouth? Did a tooth just fall out? Oh no. I think more are falling out? What the hell! My teeth! What's that shadow? Why is it coming closer? Go away mom. I'm gonna graduate! Stop it. Get me outta here King Arthur! Chop my head off I don't care, whatever it takes. My mother's the devil devil devil devil devil. Today on the Brighter Side we're talking about Nightmares with Rodney Ascher (Director of "The Nightmare") and comedians Jake Flores and Kyle Ayers. As always we take the cynic's view of optimism and try to the Brighter Side of some scary dreams. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Violence. It's the first thing man ever did, and it'll probably be the last thing man will ever do. Sure it's barbaric, but damn it sure is fun to watch. So sit down and give a listen to Amber, Seena, and Ed talk about what their favorite things about violence are. Also joining us to talk about the benefits of war is Saman Arbabi Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Ed and Amber are joined by Ashley Brooke Roberts to discuss growing up Christian in the very religious deep south, and Henry Zebrowski to learn about Satanism and the eleven Satanic rules of the earth. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

The Brighter Side returns just in time for Christmas! The gang is joined by Holden McNeely and Mike Recine to discuss their weirdest Christmases ever, when and how they learned that [spoiler alert] Santa wasn't real, and the pros and cons of religious and charitable organizations. We also introduce our new Ethnic Corespondent Jordan Temple! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

What chu looking at? You got beef? You wanna scrape? I'm going to wrap you in a cocoon of horror! Then everyone goes to jail. Today we are talking about fighting with MMA fighter Jenny Grace. Let's split lips! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Women’s rights are on the forefront of society’s mind. Men’s rights are pretty far behind that. Is that right? Is that wrong? Should everyone just shut up and respect each other? Most likely the third, but we all know that’s impossible. With Kat Timpf and Louie B. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Cancer really really sucks. There is no way to sugar coat it. It's a total fucker man. It's hard on everyone involved. Even those whom are healthy, but it also shows how communities get together and help. Join cancer survivor and comedian Ron Krasnow and future cancer survivor Erik Bergstrom on today's episode of The Brighter Side Anyone who would like to help Erik out with his medical expenses (and have the undying gratitude of all of us here at The Brighter Side!) should check out his gofundme page here: https://www.gofundme.com/erikbergstrom Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Ayahuasca. It's a state of mind. It's vomit. It's hate. It's happiness. It's camping. It's got a shamen. It's got no sex. It's almost like this drug is a pain in the ass. Seena and his cousin Chris regale us of a tale that we're not sure needs to be told, but here we are. Sitting in for Amber is Maria Wojinowski and Jordan Temple. Live your life fuckers. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

It's mourning in America. Comb your hair over, pull your pants under, it's time to offend everyone. Some people search for the holy grail, we're searching for the brighter side of Donald Trump. Did you guys know he's not a Jew? What an asshole. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Being fat ain't no biggie. Or is it all biggie. All we know is that being big is fine with us, and we'd like that fact that Ed is big. Let's eat cake fuckers. With Cary Berkowitz, Nick Maritato, and Sharron Paul. We love ya baby! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

We talked about dating before. We took it from the female perspective with Maria Heineigg but now we flipped it to show how filthy pigmen date. Jason Burke takes us through "The Game" to "The Shame". Let's get drunk and screw y'all! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Yoyoyo it's Hoopamamaoomooshu time! Celebrate your brains! You know how to be crative, you don't ned no stinking prewritten cards to be fun. Do that shit yoself! We got a big hooptydoodoo this time. Joining The Brighter Side crew is Travis Irvine, Trey Galyon, Ben Kissel, & Walter Replogle from Murderfist Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Everybody's got 'em. And everybody loses them. I can only be talking about two things, socks or parents. But today we are we ain't riffing on some bullshit socks, we're jamming on those dead ass parents. Joining The Brighter Side is Kellen Maloney from Murderfist and comedian Alison Zeidman. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Temp jobs can be boring, scary, offensive, frustrating, depressing, and even soul crushing. But we're gonna look for the Brighter Side. Sure you may have to refill office supplies all day, but at least you have something outside of work that you love. All that and more on this sans-Eddie episode. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Sometimes it's the best thing that ever happened to you. Sometimes it is a complete fucker. One thing that is for sure, we're all going to go through it. Sitting in for Seena Jon on this week's Brighter Side is Ms. Jackie Zebrowski. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Tinder, Match.com, 3am Last Call, or pointing at someone and grunting, we're talking Dating with the bodacious Maria Heinegg. Because 'getting out there' is tough, but staying in is even tougher. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Hey, we've all got 'em, some are worse than others, and some are way worse than others. But let's face it they're all fucked up. What are you gonna do? Not love em? Well we'll see. Joining The Brighter Side this week are comedians Casey James Solengo and Joel Kim Booster Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

You know em, you love em, you hate em, but truth is life is boring without them. Hang with us as we hiccup our way through a lifetime of drinking and other missteps. We're talking Party Girls with Liza Treyger Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Step forward. Chin up. Turn to the right. Chin up. Turn to the left. Cough. "Hey they already did the cavity search" Well this one will be on camera. Joining the Brighter Side this week is mugshot photographer and comedian Ray Kump and BS favorite Trey Galyon Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

You have the right to remain silent, anything you say will be used against you in a court of blog. You have the right to an attorney but then we'll ruin his career too. We are the PC police and we hate your view on the world. With Fox News' Kat Timph & Big Fat Ben Kissel Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.